1. Lubricant used for ball gearing is usually ?

graphite

grease

mineral oil

molasses

Answer: grease

Explanation:


2. Insertion of reactance in the rotor circuit ?

reduces starting torque as well as maximum torque

increases starting torque as well as maximum torque

increases starting torque but maximum torque remains unchanged

increases starting torque but maximum torque decreases

Answer: reduces starting torque as well as maximum torque

Explanation:


3. In a star-delta starter of an Induction motor ?

resistance is inserted in the stator

reduced voltage is applied to the stator

resistance is inserted in the rotor circuit

applied voltage per stator phase is 57.7% of the line voltage

Answer: applied voltage per stator phase is 57.7% of the line voltage

Explanation:


4. A 3-phase slip-ring induction motor is always started with ?

a starting winding

squirrel cage winding

no external resistance in rotor circuit

full external resistance in rotor circuit

Answer: full external resistance in rotor circuit

Explanation:


5. A pump induction motor is switched on to a supply. 25 percent lower than its rated voltage. The pump runs eventually ?

the pump will get heated and consequently get damaged

the pump will stall after sometimes

the pump will continue to run at lower speed without damage

none

Answer: the pump will get heated and consequently get damaged

Explanation:


6. The A.C. motor which would be best suited to drive a centrifugal pump for discharging a variable quantity of water against a fixed head is the ?

repulsion motor

synchronous motor

squirrel cage

slip ring induction motor

Answer: slip ring induction motor

Explanation:


7. A wound rotor induction motor is usually not selected when ?

variable speed operation is desired

cost is the main consideration

high starting torque is the main consideration

external voltage is to be fed into rotor

Answer: cost is the main consideration

Explanation:


8. The possible number of different speeds that can be obtained by connecting two motors in cascade is ?

2

4

6

12

Answer: 4

Explanation:


9. If an induction motor is to be run on unbalanced supply, then it should be run at ?

lower loads

low speeds

higher loads

higher speeds

Answer: lower loads

Explanation:


10. Slip ring motor is recommended where ?

speed control is required

frequent starting, stopping and reversing is required

high starting torque is needed

all above features are required

Answer: all above features are required

Explanation: